Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you accept insurance?
A: No, I do not currently accept insurance. However, you may request a "Super Bill," which can be submitted to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. There is a risk that comes with submitting to insurance companies, however, as not all services that are provided in therapy can or will be reimbursed by insurance companies. Meyer Therapeutics, PLLC is not able to, or responsible for, communicating with insurance companies. This responsibility rests on you as the client.
Q: Are you currently conducting evaluations?
A: No, I am not currently conducting evaluations; however, Dr. Sara Frye, Pediatric Neuropsychologist at Frye Psychological Services, is accepting clients for neuropsychological evaluations and is located in the same office. She can be contacted at www.FryePsychServices.com.
Q: Why do people seek therapy?
A: People seek therapy for lots of different reasons. Sometimes it's to work on a current life challenge, sometimes it's to process a previous life challenge, and sometimes it's to sit down with somebody and process daily life. Just like seeing a medical doctor for medical ailments, people see counselors, psychologists, and social workers for psychological difficulties. There is no shame in seeking therapy; rather, it's a great sign of strength to step forward and ask for help.
Q: What happens in therapy? What's the process?
A: At the very beginning, I will facilitate a phone consultation with the parent/guardian and child or individual seeking therapy. We'll talk about what difficulties are occurring and how I might be able to help. This is just as much a process for me getting to know you as it is for you to get to know me! At the end, we'll decide if it sounds like a good fit. If it's not such a good fit, I will make recommendations for other practitioners who may be better suited for you. If it feels good, then we'll schedule an intake session (usually about 90-minutes to 2-hours) to review background information, sign the consents for therapy, plan goals for our work together, and answer any questions you may have. This intake will include parents/guardians, the child or adolescent, and me all together. We may chat separately, as well, in this initial intake meeting. If you are a young adult, parent/guardians are not required to sign consent. In our following sessions together, we will spend time getting to know each other. This will be me and the client only and will involve learning more about the client's needs and discussing strategies that may help them manage their lives. Parents/guardians are important supports through therapy. Regular check-ins with parents/guardians will occur so we can ensure a strong partnership.
Q: What if my therapist does not feel like a good fit for me or for my child?
A: I often tell people that finding the right therapist is like trying on a pair of shoes! It's important to find someone you feel comfortable being around and with whom you can share freely. If it's not a good fit, that is OK! As a practitioner, it is my hope that you can find a therapist who you feel most comfortable around and who can help you make progress on your goals. I strongly encourage parents/guardians to invite their child into the conversation when selecting a therapist. Their input and opinions are incredibly valuable. Having your child review therapist websites and profiles and ask questions during consultations are critical steps in the process.
Q: Do I need to do therapy forever?
A: No, not necessarily. There are some therapeutic approaches that tend to be more long-term, while other approaches take a more short-term, solution-focused approach. For some people, having a consistent, weekly session is imperative for their mental health and well-being. For others, therapy can be helpful during a specific season of life. And when therapy ends, the client can decide to come back for a maintenance or check-in session (or sessions) to revisit the strategies learned in previous therapy work. In my practice, I take a solution-focused approach, which tends to be shorter-term therapy.
Q: How frequently will we meet?
A: Generally, I recommend we meet on a weekly basis so we can establish goals and begin to do the work that will help us reach those goals. Based on your needs, we may decide together to reduce to twice a month. However, I realize that scheduling or financial concerns may compete with this weekly recommendation. Together, we can determine the right frequency for our visits.
Q: Who benefits from therapy?
A: As a practitioner, I believe everybody benefits from therapy! Just like physical health needs, everybody has mental health needs.
Q: Are you offering tele-therapy?
A: At this time, I am providing therapy as an in-person service only. We can problem-solve ways to connect remotely on an as-needed basis after in-person services have been established.
Q: I'm a parent or guardian of a minor. Will you tell me about what you talk about with my child in therapy?
A: Yes and no. In order to create a safe space for your child to talk about what's on their mind, it is important I honor their privacy. It is important that parents and guardians also honor their privacy. I will not share explicit details about our discussions or disclose anything personal about them. These are known as the child's "confidentiality rights." However, there are instances where your child may disclose something that may be important for them to share with you. I will work with your child on these things and support them through discussions with you (e.g., helping them develop skills to navigate the conversation or offering to be present in a group session where we can talk through them together, as appropriate).
It is important to note, however, that there are limits to confidentiality when safety is a factor (known as "limits to confidentiality"). If I deem the situation to be a safety risk, I will share with you immediately so we can make appropriate plans to keep everybody safe.
With all of this said, it is important for you to be aware of our progress in therapy. Periodically, I will share updates about our progress and ways parents and guardians can get involved to support their child. The child is often involved in these check-ins, and it is my hope we will all be partners in support. When a child knows everybody is on the same page, the outcomes are much more successful.
More information about these factors is described in the consent for treatment forms.
Q: What if I have a question or concern about therapy?
A: Certainly, questions or concerns will come up throughout the process. I encourage clients to connect with me so we can troubleshoot whatever may be occurring. Outcomes are much improved when we can collaborate and problem-solve together. If we determine that we are no longer progressing on goals, I am happy to make a recommendation for another practitioner who may be better suited for you.
A: No, I do not currently accept insurance. However, you may request a "Super Bill," which can be submitted to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. There is a risk that comes with submitting to insurance companies, however, as not all services that are provided in therapy can or will be reimbursed by insurance companies. Meyer Therapeutics, PLLC is not able to, or responsible for, communicating with insurance companies. This responsibility rests on you as the client.
Q: Are you currently conducting evaluations?
A: No, I am not currently conducting evaluations; however, Dr. Sara Frye, Pediatric Neuropsychologist at Frye Psychological Services, is accepting clients for neuropsychological evaluations and is located in the same office. She can be contacted at www.FryePsychServices.com.
Q: Why do people seek therapy?
A: People seek therapy for lots of different reasons. Sometimes it's to work on a current life challenge, sometimes it's to process a previous life challenge, and sometimes it's to sit down with somebody and process daily life. Just like seeing a medical doctor for medical ailments, people see counselors, psychologists, and social workers for psychological difficulties. There is no shame in seeking therapy; rather, it's a great sign of strength to step forward and ask for help.
Q: What happens in therapy? What's the process?
A: At the very beginning, I will facilitate a phone consultation with the parent/guardian and child or individual seeking therapy. We'll talk about what difficulties are occurring and how I might be able to help. This is just as much a process for me getting to know you as it is for you to get to know me! At the end, we'll decide if it sounds like a good fit. If it's not such a good fit, I will make recommendations for other practitioners who may be better suited for you. If it feels good, then we'll schedule an intake session (usually about 90-minutes to 2-hours) to review background information, sign the consents for therapy, plan goals for our work together, and answer any questions you may have. This intake will include parents/guardians, the child or adolescent, and me all together. We may chat separately, as well, in this initial intake meeting. If you are a young adult, parent/guardians are not required to sign consent. In our following sessions together, we will spend time getting to know each other. This will be me and the client only and will involve learning more about the client's needs and discussing strategies that may help them manage their lives. Parents/guardians are important supports through therapy. Regular check-ins with parents/guardians will occur so we can ensure a strong partnership.
Q: What if my therapist does not feel like a good fit for me or for my child?
A: I often tell people that finding the right therapist is like trying on a pair of shoes! It's important to find someone you feel comfortable being around and with whom you can share freely. If it's not a good fit, that is OK! As a practitioner, it is my hope that you can find a therapist who you feel most comfortable around and who can help you make progress on your goals. I strongly encourage parents/guardians to invite their child into the conversation when selecting a therapist. Their input and opinions are incredibly valuable. Having your child review therapist websites and profiles and ask questions during consultations are critical steps in the process.
Q: Do I need to do therapy forever?
A: No, not necessarily. There are some therapeutic approaches that tend to be more long-term, while other approaches take a more short-term, solution-focused approach. For some people, having a consistent, weekly session is imperative for their mental health and well-being. For others, therapy can be helpful during a specific season of life. And when therapy ends, the client can decide to come back for a maintenance or check-in session (or sessions) to revisit the strategies learned in previous therapy work. In my practice, I take a solution-focused approach, which tends to be shorter-term therapy.
Q: How frequently will we meet?
A: Generally, I recommend we meet on a weekly basis so we can establish goals and begin to do the work that will help us reach those goals. Based on your needs, we may decide together to reduce to twice a month. However, I realize that scheduling or financial concerns may compete with this weekly recommendation. Together, we can determine the right frequency for our visits.
Q: Who benefits from therapy?
A: As a practitioner, I believe everybody benefits from therapy! Just like physical health needs, everybody has mental health needs.
Q: Are you offering tele-therapy?
A: At this time, I am providing therapy as an in-person service only. We can problem-solve ways to connect remotely on an as-needed basis after in-person services have been established.
Q: I'm a parent or guardian of a minor. Will you tell me about what you talk about with my child in therapy?
A: Yes and no. In order to create a safe space for your child to talk about what's on their mind, it is important I honor their privacy. It is important that parents and guardians also honor their privacy. I will not share explicit details about our discussions or disclose anything personal about them. These are known as the child's "confidentiality rights." However, there are instances where your child may disclose something that may be important for them to share with you. I will work with your child on these things and support them through discussions with you (e.g., helping them develop skills to navigate the conversation or offering to be present in a group session where we can talk through them together, as appropriate).
It is important to note, however, that there are limits to confidentiality when safety is a factor (known as "limits to confidentiality"). If I deem the situation to be a safety risk, I will share with you immediately so we can make appropriate plans to keep everybody safe.
With all of this said, it is important for you to be aware of our progress in therapy. Periodically, I will share updates about our progress and ways parents and guardians can get involved to support their child. The child is often involved in these check-ins, and it is my hope we will all be partners in support. When a child knows everybody is on the same page, the outcomes are much more successful.
More information about these factors is described in the consent for treatment forms.
Q: What if I have a question or concern about therapy?
A: Certainly, questions or concerns will come up throughout the process. I encourage clients to connect with me so we can troubleshoot whatever may be occurring. Outcomes are much improved when we can collaborate and problem-solve together. If we determine that we are no longer progressing on goals, I am happy to make a recommendation for another practitioner who may be better suited for you.